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Yagher Family History

Yagher Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yager, Dagher, Washer, Hager, Jagger, Bacher, Sager, Rager, Wager

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Where is the Yagher family from?

You can see how Yagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yagher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yagher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yagher family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yagher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yagher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yagher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Yagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yagher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Yagher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Yagher. For the veterans among your Yagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yagher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Yagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yagher in 1970 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yagher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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